Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS), post lumbar surgery syndrome, and recently persistent spinal pain all refer to the same condition, as defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain. This condition involves ongoing or recurring pain following back surgery, which may not improve adequately or could even worsen. Neuropathic pain, which is frequently not aligned with specific dermatomes, is characterized by its severity and persistent nature.
PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.
We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals